Remix the Black

sweater (Maison Scotch, c/o Morton James, Lexington KY), blouse (J.Crew), leggings (Generation Love, Morton James, Lexington KY), bag (Linea Pelle ON SALE), chucks (Converse), rings (Lagos, Anna Beck), cuff (unknown), shades (Ray Ban)

Gang!  So sorry for the radio silence and severe delays in posts!  I traveled to LA this past weekend for what was an absolutely amazing trip and I was a smidge jet lagged at the beginning of the week--totally worth it though!  Ok, we're talking rigs...I am on a big black on black/black & white kick right now (Exhibits A, B, C).  Here's the thing--it's not within my nature to not add an element of surprise or pop rather, be it in a subtle print mix like above, a colored Satchel, or a fun pair of Slip On Sneaks.  Just because she's a pretty plain palette doesn't mean the look can't have elements of fun!  Y'all have a wonderful day out there--make it a good one!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Plaid Your Fur

vest (BB Dakota, see other furs HERE & HERE), plaid (Bella Dahl c/o Morton James, Lexington see other plaids HERE & HERE), jeans (dl 1961), boots (Michael Kors, see heeled version & other flats HERE, HERE), bag (Michael Kors), cuff (unknown), bracelets (Sylvia Benson), rings (Anna Beck, Lagos), shades (Ray Ban)

Must start this post off with a HUGE congrats to my Seminoles---what a friggin' game--I may have developed an ulcer last night, but eh, all worth it!  
Not my first rodeo with Fur & Plaid and the pairing has not lost its luster this winter either!  It makes for a perfect juxtaposition of laidback & glam--my fave.  Must admit, there's no way in hell I could sport this today as it's about 0 degrees in Lex--but at the time these were shot, we weren't at arctic temps!  Alright gang, gotta busy work day--you all stay warm out there!  

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Nole Nation

tshirt (Garnet & Gold), coat (Banana Republic sold out, see other STRIPES & how adorable is this Scalloped Number), jeans (dl 1961), bag (Michael Kors), chucks (Converse), ring (Kendra Scott), cuff (unknown), bracelets (Sylvia Benson), shades (Gucci)

Big day.  Big big day for my fellow Seminoles.  I attended FSU the last time we won the national championship (I just totally aged myself) and when I tell you it's magical--it is.  Many of my fellow alumni are in Pasadena no doubt already beginning the festivities.  Considering it is 3 degrees here in Kentucky, I will be in the comfort of my warm, cozy living room, sporting my PJs, Blue Moon in hand, cheering my ass off for my team.   Come on boys--let's bring another one home!  

F-L-O-R-I-D-A  S-T-A-T-E, Florida State, Florida State, Florida State--Woooooooo!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Buffalo Soldier

coat (J.Crew LOVE this VEST VERSION), tshirt (Gap see similar stripes on sale HERE), jeans (dl 1961), oxfords (Zara, extra 40% off THESE MIRRORS), bag (Michael Kors), belt (banana republic), bracelets (Sylvia Benson), rings (Lagos, Anna Beck), shades (Ray Ban)

I hopped on the bandwagon like many of you and bought this Coat (see SIMILAR) because frankly it was just too dang good to pass up.  Always an avid lover or plaid, checks, gingham and the like, I knew this sucker would be a great topper for many a looks.  Yes, sadly, there is a limited selection of sizes left, but don't fret as I've scouted out some other super cute buffalo (see HERE, HERE, HERE).  Alright gang, cheers to a fab weekend--it's beyond frigid as I know it is in many parts of the country--stay bundled!

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem

Orange You Glad

clutch (GiGi New York c/o), blouse (available at Morton James Lexington, KY c/o), skirt (J.Crew extra 40% off with code SHOPHAPPY), heels (Zara ON SALE), bracelets (Sylvia Benson c/o), cuff (unknown), rings (Anna Beck, Lagos), shades (Gucci), belt (Old Navy, old)

Well Happy New Year, gang!  How 'bout it--kinda crazy, but here we are in 2014!  Before we get to the rig, let me first start out by saying yet another THANK YOU!  As I mentioned in This Post, I had a bit of hesitancy about getting so personal--which based on the outpouring of purely sweet, genuine, and loving responses from you all was just silly!  Y'all never seize to amaze me---seriously, women are just so dang fantastic, supportive, and beautifully vulnerable--we truly need to stick together more often!  I have to tell you hitting "publish" on that post was quite frightening and yet so dang therapeutic at the same time--so thank ya, thank ya--may get a little personal on you more often!  I promise I have read and re-read every comment, post, email (and WILL respond)--I just took advantage of being reunited with my babes after a few days with their dad that I haven't gotten to it quite yet (plus they make me cry every time I read them--in a good way)!  But out with the old and in with the new shall we....

Yes, the new---this new little Orange Python Beauty--I just love love this clutch from GiGi New York.  It's big, it's bright, it's classic, and personally I believe it's going to elevate a ton of my looks.  The fact you can slap a monogram on there--well hell, that's just icing!  Definite intend to sport this number once I get my butt in gear and back into work mode.  You can never go wrong with a classic Pencil Skirt (on sale) and a blouse--the J.Crew pencils suck you in just right and give you a little curve, too!  Alright gang, cheers to a productive beginning to the new year--let's def make it a good one!  

photos courtesy of Kristin Tatem